July 1-30: The Hills Have Eyes, Artists of Hillsdale + Neighbors

Linda Stillman, August Garden Scroll, 2002/2016, acrylic, gouache, pencil, colored pencil, ink, flower stain, scanned laser prints of dried plants, string, push pins on paper, 36 inches x 14 feet. Inquiries: julielabspace@gmail.com.

Join us 1-5pm Saturday July 1st for the Opening Reception of The Hills Have Eyes: Artists of Hillsdale + Neighbors 🥂

Hello friends! Please join us Saturday July 1st, 1-5pm for the Opening Reception of The Hills Have Eyes Come out to meet and celebrate the artists of Hillsdale, neighboring towns and environs: Les Baum, Martha Bone, Louis Brawley, Ian Wilson Clyde, Peter Bradley Cohen, Stuart Farmery, Jean Feinberg, Marianne Gagnier, Joan Grubin, GUZMAN, Sean Hutcheon, Susan Jennings, Erick Johnson, Jennifer Johnson, Suzi Matthews, James Menshenfriend, Rylan Morrison, Kristen Palazzo, Susan Petry, Liz Sample, Karin Schaefer, Kim Sloane, Joseph Stabilito, Linda Stillman, Guy Walker Saturday will be a super fun and busy day in the area, and we’ll have an open house all afternoon We look forward to seeing you soon! XO Ellen + Julie

Erick Johnson, Triple Infinity 1, 2023, oil on panel, 14 x 11 inches. Inquiries: julielabspace@gmail.com. Full exhibition checklist coming soon.

The Hills Have Eyes: Artists of Hillsdale + Neighbors Opening Reception with the artists Saturday July 1st, 1-5pm On view Saturdays + Sundays 1-5pm through July 30 Extended hours for Upstate Art Weekend: July 21-24th, 10am-6pm

LABspace 2642 NY Route 23, Hillsdale NY 12529 Inquiries: julielabspace@gmail.com Full exhibition checklist coming soon

The hills surrounding LABspace are inhabited by skilled artists and makers who are keen observers In the five years that we have been in Hillsdale, these exceptional artists have also looked out for and watched over us These are artists who are actively engaged with our programming, exhibitions and events These are friends and neighbors who have come to our aid when we’ve needed help Gallery life can be hectic. It really does take a village This exhibition will feature recent paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photography, fiber, installation, and organic work sourced from the natural environment We are thrilled for you to see the powerful artwork being made in our small hamlet, and within minutes of the gallery Please join us for this love letter to the artists of Hillsdale + our neighbors The hills are alive 🌱

LABspace is located below Hillsdale General Store, and Cook & Larder Down the road from Sylvan Motor Lodge and The Alander 17 miles east of Hudson NY • 17 miles north of Millerton NY • 11 miles west of Great Barrington MA LABspace was founded and directed by artist Susan Jennings 2014-2018, and has been the curatorial project of artists Ellen Letcher and Julie Torres since April 2018 We have recently celebrated our fifth year of programming since taking the reins, thanks to all of you and to SJ

Audrey Francis: Bird Brain Closing Party & Link to Stream Conversation with Jennifer Samet

Thank you Petey, Anna and Kristen for your super fun visit and this sweet photo! Audrey Francis: Bird Brain Closing Celebration is on Sunday June 25th, 1-5pm. Full exhibition checklist here. Inquiries: julielabspace@gmail.com.

Final Weekend to see Audrey Francis: Bird Brain Saturday + Sunday 1-5pm! — Closing Party with Audrey Sunday June 25th, 1-5pm 🎈 — Link to Audrey’s conversation with Jennifer Samet below

Hello friends, It’s the FINAL WEEKEND to see Audrey Francis’ solo exhibition Bird Brain! These stunning paintings and pastels must be seen in person Visit us Saturday + Sunday 1-5pm, and please JOIN US for a Closing Party with Audrey on Sunday June 25th, 1-5pm 🥂 Huge thank you to Audrey for the incredible work that she has made expressly for this exhibition over the past two years. We have been so proud and beyond honored to share it with all of you ❤️ Click below to hear Audrey’s talk with Jennifer Samet, recorded live at LABspace on June 4th! Thank you all and see you here very soon, XO Ellen + Julie

Click image to listen to Audrey Francis in conversation with Jennifer Samet, recorded live at LABspace on June 4th. Huge thank you to Audrey and Jennifer for this fascinating dive into the backstories and origins of the work on view! Stream it here.

Audrey Francis: Bird Brain  On view Saturday + Sunday 1-5pm through June 25th CLOSING PARTY with Audrey on Sunday June 25th, 1-5pm 🎉

LABspace 2642 NY Route 23, Hillsdale NY 12529 Inquiries: julielabspace@gmail.com Full exhibition checklist here

Thank you to Taliesin Thomas for this review of Audrey Francis: Bird Brain on Chronogram. Full exhibition checklist here. Inquiries: julielabspace@gmail.com

LABspace is located below Hillsdale General Store and Cook & Larder 17 miles east of Hudson NY • 17 miles north of Millerton NY • 11 miles west of Great Barrington MA LABspace was founded and directed by artist Susan Jennings 2014-2018, and has been the curatorial project of artists Ellen Letcher and Julie Torres since April 2018. We have just celebrated our fifth year of programming since taking the reins. HUGE THANKS TO ALL OF YOU and to SJ!